[OSList] Sad news

Harrison Owen hhowen at verizon.net
Thu Jun 4 08:53:33 PDT 2020


Viv -- thanks to you we know! And thanks to Rob we know a lot of great things, beings and people. Always nice to remember good things particularly when you are at the edge of yawning open space which is the current drama.
Harrison


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From: Peggy Holman via OSList <oslist at lists.openspacetech.org>
To: Open Space Listserv <oslist at lists.openspacetech.org>
Cc: Peggy Holman <peggy at peggyholman.com>
Sent: Wed, Jun 3, 2020 7:20 pm
Subject: Re: [OSList] Sad news

Marysville was a magical OSonOS. I remember that night hike with Rob. He was an important part of making the whole experience special.
Thank you, Viv, for letting us know of his passing.
Warmly,Peggy



On Jun 3, 2020, at 3:53 PM, Alan Stewart via OSList <oslist at lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
Indeed. Wondrous memories of Rob, who he was and of of the walks in the woods he led. Particularly around the lovely Marylands Hotel in which we were all housed during WOSONOS in OZ in 2002.
In which we conversed heartily during the day and sang lustily at night.
And made lasting friendships with fellow 'Spaceniks' near and far. 
I join with others here who also pay tribute to Rob and Fr Brian who set our sights for Open Space Downunder. 
Looking forward
Al - formerly AlanAdelaide 
www.conversare.net


On Wed, Jun 3, 2020 at 8:56 PM, Brendan McKeague via OSList <oslist at lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

Hello Viv and Anne
Thanks for letting us know about Rob making his way onwards. I have many lovely memories of meeting him at Marysville and how much he contributed to making that such a wonderful experience for so many people. I also had the blessing of running into him on other occasions while visiting Melbourne and of course online. I love his cheeky grin and provocative probings….
A passionate promoter of Open Space and of all things that sustain and grow the circles of connection on this planet. 
I’m pleased that I met him and wish him and Fr Brian much fun in their break-out together with our many other Open Space friends who have moved on.  
Best wishes 
Brendan 



On 3 Jun 2020, at 6:27 pm, Anne A Hiha via OSList <oslist at lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
Hi Viv
Thank you for posting about Rob and mentioning Brian. I have fond memories of the one and only OSonOS I have ever attended, at Marysville. Brian Bainbridge gave me a ride to Marysville ,a journey I will always remember for the beautiful sights outside the car and the warm conversation inside the car.
Rob, I clearly remember too. Being from New Zealand we are very passionate about our wonderful bush, and to be shown the Australian bush by someone with as much passion filled my heart.
Thank you for reigniting such dear memories Viv it has been a long time since I saw you last in Torquay. when I was staying with Heather. I hope you are keeping well.
Kind regards
Anne

From: OSList <oslist-bounces at lists.openspacetech.org> on behalf of Viv McWaters via OSList <oslist at lists.openspacetech.org>
Sent: Wednesday, 3 June 2020 8:13 PM
To: oslist at openspacetech.org <oslist at openspacetech.org>
Cc: Viv McWaters <viv at mcwaters.com.au>
Subject: [OSList] Sad news Hi all

Some of you may remember Rob Chaffe from the Australian OSonOS at Marysville, in the hills out of Melbourne. He took us walking through the bush to experience the native nocturnal wildlife.

Sadly, Rob died this morning, after a long battle with cancer. It was Rob who introduced me to Brian Bainbridge - and look where that led! I like to think of them together somewhere chewing the fat about all things open space and the state of the world.

Rob was a very generous person, passionate, and always had an opinion to share. He was a great friend and mentor to me. He’ll be missed.

Cheers

Viv

Viv McWaters

creativefacilitation.com
Australia +61 417 135 406

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